ENGLISH COURSES 2017

CQUENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRES

GENERAL ENGLISH

COURSE DESCRIPTIONGeneral English (GE) is offered at various levels to suit your needs. A placement test assesses your current English language ability and places you in the level that suits you. The General English course will help you develop your everyday communication skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

CRICOS code 017012A

Levels GE1: Elementary GE2: Pre-intermediateGE3: Intermediate

Entry requirements GE1: IELTS 3.5 or equivalent GE2: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent GE3: IELTS 4.5 or successful completion of GE2

Availability Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton North, Sydney

Duration/Hours Package students on all campuses: 10 weeks / 20 hours per weekStandalone students on all campuses: From a minimum of two weeks up to the maximum your visa status allows

Fees (AU$) Tuition: $350 per weekMaterial: Up to $90 per courseEnrolment: No fee

OUTCOMES AND BENEFITSThe General English course is dynamic and interactive. Participating in group projects will help you develop teamwork skills while providing a supportive and fun environment in which to improve your English. Activities outside the classroom, like regular excursions to popular tourist sites and participating in cultural and sporting activities will give you added opportunities to practise your English skills in real life settings.

When you finish your GE course, you will be able to:

» participate in conversations and discussions on a range of topics

» speak more clearly with better pronunciation

» use a greater range of vocabulary suitable for academic and everyday life

» read and understand a range of written texts

» write paragraphs of texts for a range of uses

» give short oral presentations.

CQUEnglish is an integral part of CQUniversity Australia. It comprises four English language centres, conveniently located on our bustling metropolitan campuses in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and our vibrant regional campus in Rockhampton North.

CQUEnglish Language Centres are fully accredited by the National English Language Teaching Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) and are also active members of English Australia (EA) and University English Centres Australia (UECA).

CQUEnglish offers high quality English courses at affordable fees. We are committed to ensuring that our courses are relevant and meet the requirements of those who wish to improve their English language skills for personal, academic or professional development. No matter what your English needs are, we can help attain your goals.

WHY STUDY WITH CQUENGLISH? » Choose from four unique locations across Australia.

» Receive individual attention from qualified and experienced teachers.

» Learn in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

» Develop academic preparation skills such as writing research essays and public speaking.

» Study in modern teaching spaces and computer labs with wireless Internet access.

» Immerse yourself in Australian culture and lifestyle through on-campus activities, excursions, study tours and homestays.

» CQUEnglish students share a building and campus space with our University students, allowing for greater integration.

» Our student population is diverse, so there will be many opportunities to make friends with students from countries around the world including China, Colombia, India, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Thailand and Vietnam.

COURSES ON OFFERThe following English courses are currently on offer, and we will continue to expand our offerings to suit increasing English language needs.

» General English (various levels)

» English for Academic Purposes 2

» English for Academic Purposes (Direct Entry)

» English for Academic Purposes 3

» IELTS Preparation.

PATHWAY OR STANDALONEYou can study an English course as a pathway into a CQUniversity degree, for instance, package English with a postgraduate course. You may also be eligible to study our English course as standalone, provided that you are on a temporary resident visa. Some examples of the visa subclasses that are eligible for standalone are:

» 570 Independent ELICOS

» 417 Working Holiday

» 462 Work and Holiday, and

» 457 Temporary Work (Skilled).

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES 2

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP2) course will help you develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required for university study. During the course, you will also develop your critical thinking and academic skills.

CRICOS code 017007J

Entry requirements IELTS 5.0 or equivalent; or successful completion of GE3

Availability Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton North, Sydney

Duration/Hours 10 weeks / 20 hours per week

Fees (AU$) Tuition: $350 per week Material: Up to $90 per courseEnrolment: No fee

OUTCOMES AND BENEFITSMaterial is delivered through a coursebook, audio visual equipment and online resources, and you will participate in group activities and discussions.

When you finish your EAP2 course, you will be able to:

» read and understand academic articles for main ideas and more detailed comprehension

» plan and write academic essays

» present information on academic topics

» contribute to and lead group projects

» develop your academic study skills

» understand academic study requirements

» use online resources for learning more effectively

» research a range of topics.

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (DIRECT ENTRY)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry (EAP DE) course will help you develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required for university study at a high level.

CRICOS code 017006K

Entry requirements IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; or successful completion of EAP2

Availability Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton North, Sydney

Duration/Hours 10 weeks / 20 hours per week

Fees (AU$) Tuition: $350 per week Material: Up to $90 per courseEnrolment: No fee

OUTCOMES AND BENEFITSThe course is dynamic and flexible. Resources include academic texts, journals, lectures and videos, and you will participate in authentic academic activities related to your course. You will complete tasks modelled on those found in degree courses at university.

When you finish your EAP DE course, you will be able to:

» think critically and examine a range of issues

» research, plan and write reports and academic essays

» communicate and interact with your lecturers and peers in an academic setting

» listen effectively for note taking during lectures and tutorials

» use academic reading skills to improve your reading speed and comprehension

» give presentations and become more confident speaking publicly.

❛ The learning experience and atmosphere at CQUniversity are excellent. My teachers are very friendly and always help me to understand the teaching materials and subjects. We also do a lot of exciting trips to parks, beaches and museums, which help us relax.❜

AMALIA ABU HAMIDA, JORDAN

❛ CQUniversity is a young university but it has become famous for its quality education. I am happy that I have chosen this university. It has exceeded my expectations. The teachers are very nice and passionate in teaching, and the teaching content is rich and effective.❜

JINGWEI LUI (IVAN), CHINA

START DATES AND ORIENTATION

BRISBANE, MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY

START DATES ORIENTATIONGENERAL ENGLISH AND EAP216 January 12 January

27 February 23 February

18 April 13 April

22 May 18 May

3 July 29 June

7 August 3 August

11 September 7 September

16 October 12 October

20 November 16 November

EAP DE27 February 23 February

18 April 13 April

3 July 29 June

7 August 3 August

16 October 12 October

20 November 16 November

ROCKHAMPTON NORTH

START DATESGENERAL ENGLISHAny Monday excluding public holidays and weeks commencing: 9 January, 20 February, 3 April, 10 April, 26 June and 25 DecemberEAP216 January, 3 July, 11 SeptemberEAP DE16 January, 18 April, 11 September, 20 NovemberEAP318 April, 20 NovemberIELTS PREPARATION3 July

Orientation for all English courses in Rockhampton North is on the first day of the course.

Note: All start dates are subject to review and may change.

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES 3

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe English for Academic Purposes 3 (EAP3) course will help you develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required for entry to CQUniversity academic courses requiring an equivalent of IELTS 6.5.

CRICOS code 091931C

Entry requirements IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; or successful completion of EAP DE

Availability Rockhampton North

Duration/Hours 10 weeks / 20 hours per week

Fees (AU$) Tuition: $350 per week Material: Up to $90 per courseEnrolment: No fee

OUTCOMES AND BENEFITSThe course is interactive and flexible. Resources include academic texts, journals, lectures and videos, and you will participate in authentic academic activities related to your course. You will complete tasks modelled on those found in undergraduate and postgraduate courses at university.

When you finish your EAP3, you will be able to:

» Think critically and examine a range of issues

» Plan and write academic essays

» Research, plan and write reports and academic essays

» Communicate and interact with your lecturers and peers in an academic setting

» Listen effectively for note taking during lectures and tutorials

» Use academic reading skills to improve your reading speed and comprehension

» Give presentations and become more confident speaking publicly.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00219C | RTO Code: 40939 J_BK_160148

IELTS PREPARATION

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a universally recognised English language proficiency test.

Our IELTS Preparation classes will help you improve your English and prepare for your IELTS test. Classes are organised around the contents of a typical IELTS test and give you the opportunity to practise your test skills using IELTS test style materials.

CRICOS code 073808M

Entry requirements IELTS 4.5 or equivalent of a high pass at intermediate level

Availability Rockhampton North

Duration/Hours 10 weeks / 20 hours per week

Fees (AU$) Tuition: $350 per week Material: Up to $90 per courseEnrolment: No fee

OUTCOMES AND BENEFITSIELTS is one of the most popular high stakes English tests for study, work and migration.

IELTS assesses all of your English skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking – and is designed to reflect real life use of English.

CONTACT USFor more information on CQUEnglish Language Centres, our English courses or study tours, please visit our website at www.cqu.edu.au/cquenglish or enquire online at www.cqu.edu.au/international-enquire.